Staff Attorney I: Public Policy Research & Training

American Bar Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American Bar Association seeks a professional to undertake substantive legal work for a grant-funded project and provide expert support to ABA entities. You will conduct research, write memoranda and articles, and may supervise non-attorney staff.

The role requires JD and active bar admission, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently within a team of professionals. Some travel may be required.

Formación

• Requires JD and active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct legal research; write memoranda, speeches, and articles, including for publication.
• Provide substantive advice, information and policy; serve as ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy; interact with officials and media.
• Analyze laws, regulations, court rules and policies; prepare memoranda; provide guidance to clients or ABA committees.
• Coordinate or support member sub-groups or advisory committees; supervise interns/externs.
• Give presentations and/or teach on legal and public policy issues; design substantive content of events; develop model documents; conduct trainings.
• Research, draft, author, review and critique legislative/rule/policy or regulatory text; manage policy adoption process.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgement

Policy knowledge

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

American Bar Association seeks a professional to undertake substantive legal work for a grant-funded project and provide expert support to ABA entities. You will conduct research, write memoranda and articles, and may supervise non-attorney staff.

The role requires JD and active bar admission, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently within a team of professionals. Some travel may be required.